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All about Hormonal Imbalance And….

Hormones play a key role in defining the overall health and well being of every woman. The hormonal balance in any woman is governed by the delicate balance of two of the most important hormones, namely progesterone and estrogen. While estrogen is predominant in the first half of the menstrual cycle, progesterone is prime in the second half. One of the chief causes of hormonal imbalance is defined in medical terms as ‘estrogen dominance’ which, as the named denotes, means the presence of more estrogen than progesterone in the female body.

Hormonal imbalance can happen to any woman, belonging to any age group. Typically, the symptoms of hormonal imbalance are evident in women from their late twenties till their fifties. Most commonly, the symptoms of hormonal imbalance are experienced during the premenstrual cycle.

Hormonal imbalance completely disrupts a woman’s physical, mental and emotional health. Fluctuation in hormonal levels may typically affect:

• Mood swings
• Sexual desire
• Fertility and ovulation

Some of the common factors that lead to hormonal imbalance are elucidated below:

• Diet and nutrition
• Menstrual cycle
• Post partum
• Birth control pills
• Glandular problems
• Premature menopause
• Environmental chemicals
• False estrogen produced by Candida
• Improper/unregulated lifestyle
• Lack of exercise
• Stress
• Age

Good news is that hormonal balance in women can be effectively controlled with the help of herbal medicines and subtle changes in lifestyle. Trained medical experts such as obstetricians, reproductive endocrinologists and gynecologists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hormonal imbalance in women and/or the abnormalities associated with them. Some of the common changes in diet and lifestyle that can be self introduced and implemented are:

• Eating wholesome and organic food
• Intake of plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Reduced intake of overly processed food items, especially refined sugar

If you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms that make you believe that you are suffering from hormonal imbalance, do not panic. Hormonal imbalance is not something that cannot be controlled. Start by consulting a specialist who will advice you on measures to check the imbalance. Proper medication and care can lead tremendous results for Hormonal Imbalance.

Do you suffer from arthritis and joint problems?

Typical signs of arthritis and joint problems that may indicate the need for joint repair supplements are as follows:

• Early morning stiffness in the limbs
• Joint swelling and discomfort
• Reduced ability to move
• Wear and tear of cartilage
• Redness of the skin around the joint and inflammation
• Generalized pain that causes irritability

One or a combination of the above mentioned conditions could be a symptom of arthritis and joint problems. Irrespective of your age and lifestyle, arthritis may strike anytime and demand a prompt joint repair. It is specially noted that people who are overweight or obese are more prone to pain in the hips and the knees and consequently suffer from arthritis and joint problems.

Holistic approaches for the treatment of arthritis and joint problems can be quite effective. To maintain optimal mobility, it’s important that our ligaments and muscles are in perfect working order. When a malfunction occurs it can lead to the generation of friction that may rupture the joints. When joints become damaged, we experience severe stiffness, pain and osteoarthritis. Arthritis is clearly the most common form of joint trouble that results in excruciating pain in both men and women. The common belief that arthritis strikes only with age is a myth. In fact, a lot of perfectly healthy and active young men and women can also suffer from arthritis and joint problems and may be required to undergo joint repair. I write about this because it’s one of the most common conditions we face at the Martha’s Vineyard Holistic Retreat.

It’s also why I created a special formulary for arthritis and joint problems.

In cases of arthritis, test results usually show a considerably low level of collagen. There are many joint repair dietary supplements that can be used to ease the pain of arthritis. The effectiveness of the dietary supplements for arthritis and joint repair can be felt by:

• A reduction in joint pain
• Improved mobility of limbs
• Rehabilitation of damaged cartilages to accelerate joint repair

There are several factors that you must consider while opting for a dietary supplement for arthritis and joint problems. In the case of organic supplements for arthritis and joint repair, the extraction of the supplement must be completed before the blending. Purity of the components must be given due importance since synthesized additives diminish the effectiveness of the supplement for arthritis and joint repair.

Arthritis can be extremely painful and may restrict movement to a great extent. However, with proper care and with the correct use of supplements for arthritis and joint repair, the symptoms can be put to ease. For more information on arthritis and joint repair and to find out how so many have helped themselves live a more comfortable and healthy lifestyle visit please sign up for our newsletter.

I hope you found this information useful - Dr. Roni, your partner in wellness.

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Are you thinking about detoxing?

If you have been experiencing frequent headaches, constipation related skin problems, nausea, weight gain and general lack of vitality and a host of other unexplained health issues, you should consider detoxing your body. Detoxing is short for detoxification. As the name suggests, it involves cleansing the body of all the potentially harmful dietary and environmental toxins and revitalizing it.

Detoxing primarily accelerates the elimination of body waste, cleans the colon, enhances blood circulation, purges allergenic or fatty food items from the diet and replenishes the body with nutrients to promote optimal health and functioning of the liver.

Processed foods, a stressful lifestyle and environmental pollution can lead to the build-up of toxins in the body over a period of time and if not flushed out it can lead to chronic disease. Since the liver is the chief organ involved in the process of detoxing, extra care should be taken during the detox program in order to ensure that this vital organ’s functioning is not hampered.

If you’re considering detoxing I want you to be successful, renewed by the experience and enjoy all the benefits that detoxing can accomplish. So in order to bring your liver on track and regain the lost sheen on your face? Here are a few tips:

• Go slow. Choose a detoxing program that is not too harsh on your body. However, do not choose a very mild cleansing technique since that would be totally ineffective. The ideal way to proceed is to graduate from a gentle program to a more vigorous one.
• Pregnant women or those experiencing their menstrual cycle should hold-off on detoxing.
• Allow enough time for each cleansing process. A bowel cleaning session may require up to 4 hours of purging.
• Do not over exert yourself while on a detoxing program.
• Before beginning the cleansing program, throughly read all the instructions carefully. Include the food items required for detoxification after consulting a dietician.
• Consult a trained detox/cleanse practitioner to diagnose and address your specific problems. Provide the practitioner with all the minute details pertaining your issue, lifestyle, diet and habits.
• Before going full throttle with the detoxing/cleansing process, decide the cleansing order with your health practitioner. Prepare yourself for colon cleansing, kidney cleansing, liver cleansing, lung cleansing or skin cleansing, depending upon your problem and place them in the right order. Prepare your body and mind accordingly. With the right order and preparation, detoxing can produce excellent results!

I hope you found these tips useful - Dr. Roni, your partner in wellness.

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